You might be able to send packages wrapped in chocolate! Okay, not literally, but almost.

There are some companies like James Cropper, who have created chocolate wrappers with 10% cocoa content. But there are few companies that have been able to push this percentage to 45%.

In the next 3-5 years, there will be even better solutions in the market, with higher cocoa waste percentages. 

There are two innovations that are a good example of this: 

1. The State University of Santa Cruz has created biodegradable packaging films using cocoa-based nanocellulose. And it needs no chemical or enzymatic treatments. The process involves getting nanocellulose gel from cocoa bean husk, which is hydrated with water. This gel, when dried evenly, results in biodegradable films that retain the natural bioactive compounds of cocoa bran. (BR102020003432A2) 
2. Wrigley and North Carolina State University have collaborated to create innovative coatings and films using agro-based microfibrillated cellulose (A-MFC) which is sourced from cocoa pod husks and other farm leftovers. (WO2023220337A1) 

The preparation of A-MFC requires less energy compared to wood-derived materials. And the resulting packaging materials have improved barrier and mechanical properties, including enhanced resistance to oil and grease.

While these solutions are still in the works, there are few innovations that are ready to be picked and shipped!